by Tamara Kraus

I might be lying if I said this post wasn’t the culmination of my style – design wise and fashion wise. Let me tell ya — The Saguaro Scottsdale and these simple, edgy pieces from shop girl los angeles are what I like to call my aesthetic. With bright colors and funky Arizona flair, The Saguaro has been […]

Every year, I’m always dying to pull out my favorite pink trench. But in Arizona, that’s typically not acceptable until, well, December. So you can only imagine how stoked I was to wear it on my second day in Chicago, with a cup of joe in hand and leaves galore! Abigail and I said goodbye […]

You don’t have to ask a girl twice: the worst part about shopping for clothes (especially for us ladies), is figuring out what size to get. Because there’s no standard sizing system around the world, or even the country, you can be a size 2 at one store and an 8 at another, which is unbelievably […]

Baby got BACK this week. Bet you guys didn’t know that American Eagle has an ultra cool, New York City-meets-Paris-meets-Los Angeles line with a one-size-fits-all clothing called Don’t Ask Why NY. Well, now you do! One-size-fits-all brands tend to fit a smaller range of sizes, but I have to say I’ve been a fan for the […]

Disclaimer: You’re about to experience quite possibly my favorite blog post I’ve ever done! I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been waiting to post my 22nd birthday blog like all the fashion bloggers wait for Fashion Week (which also not-so-coincidentally happens to be during my birthday). And thanks to Tswizzle, 22 is now a semi-significant bday, […]

This week you’re getting an extra special, hot-off-the-press promo courtesy of SheIn! They’re offering an unreal summer blowout sale that lasts until Monday, so I’ll know what you’ll be doing this weekend. You’re welcome 🙂 Summer may almost be over, but it’s theeee best time of the year to stock up. Plus, you’ll have a […]

Sugar, yes please! If you’ve followed my Instagram the past few months, I’m wearing Kylie Lip Kits in like, every photo. So I thought, why not do a entire post dedicated to the collection I’ve started? And better yet, take photos with someone who I talk about them with 24/7 (seriously, we’ve got a lip […]

What in the world is a Liebster Award and how did I get nominated? It’s OK. I didn’t know either until last week. My blogger friend Toya B tagged me in an Instagram post saying she nominated me and nine other bloggers for the Liebster Award. Then I looked at her blog post to read […]

If I haven’t given off the vibe that I sort of live at coffee shops, then I’m clearly not doing something right! It’s a blogger/journalist’s second home. And the pumpkin tea cake and foamy chai paired with Lux’s rustic ambiance would make every fall frenzied girl and boy feel like they’re in heaven. There’s a lot […]

Fashion 101 is now in session! What’s better than sweets, your best girls and free swag from Teen Vogue? Answer: nothing! Last Sunday I hosted my Teen Vogue Back-To-School Bash ( I was one of thirty readers chosen to receive a trunk of products) with my college friends to celebrate the start of my senior […]

Ready for an eggscellent round two of my apartment tour? Ready for too many puns to handle? There’s also other crazy cute things to look forward to this week. Donuts. Waffles. Goofiness. If you looked at last week’s bedroom post (I hope you did!), you saw my ice cream pj set from Kohl’s. Because I […]

A year from now, I could be in L.A., New York or I could be right where I am now-in my new apartment! Today marks the first day of senior year of college and I couldn’t think of a better post today than one that is a right of passage for most people-moving into your […]

Although the term is cliché now, I *actually* am a California girl. I was born in the San Diego area and lived there until I was about nine. While I’ve been away from the golden state for almost eleven years now, I still call it home and always look forward to visits, like the one […]

I think the best way to create new outfits is by reaching into the back of your closet. No money required and little effort. And that’s exactly what I did this week! I’ve had a couple crop-top halter and maxi skirt sets waiting to be worn for a couple years now. I received them during […]

What’s better than summer, a little black dress and local coffee? Nothing! I’ve been back home for almost a month after my study abroad excursion, which means it’s time to get back to regular fashion posts. But this week isn’t just any old #OOTD blog post. My photographer Lauren and I decided to amp up […]

They say studying abroad during college is your best memory in college or the one you regret not doing. Although I have zero dollars left in my bank account, I can say Cronkite Euro 2015 was one hundred percent worth it. I traveled with my journalism school to Milan, Berlin and London for three weeks […]

Ciao // Guten Tag // Cheerio // Bonjour! Today is my first day waking up at home in about a month and I couldn’t be happier. There’s nothing like my own bed, the ability to wash my clothes and make as much coffee as I wish! Studying abroad in Milan, Berlin and London with my […]

Nothing says lazy summer days and sunshine like a long lace dress and the perfect floppy hat to roam around in an exotic flower field, or grass, in my case! This week I’m revealing the second outfit my new photographer and friend Lauren Brown photographed at the Wigwam resort in Litchfield Park. I can’t get […]

When I graduated high school three years ago, I knew there would be one girl I’d actually stay in touch with during college. It may have taken three years to reconnect, but it felt like we were sitting (or goofing off in) in AP U.S. History or a National Honor Society meeting again when she […]